Country/Region/City
Each FISU World University Championship is more than just a sporting event — it’s a unique opportunity to discover a new culture, explore a region, and connect with a vibrant academic community.
This page introduces you to the host country and city for this edition, highlighting their history, key features, and commitment to sport and youth.
Spain
Spain is one of the largest countries in Europe, both in area and population. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and Pyrenees Mountains and neighbouring 3 countries, it stands out for its cultural, geographical, and climatic diversity.
Belonging culturally to Latin Europe and heir of a vast Greco-Roman influence, Spain also hosts the fourth largest collection in the world of sites declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Its capital is Madrid, but its most iconic cities include Barcelona and Sevilla.
Spain is known worldwide for tourism, football, religious architecture and cuisine, as well as for its growing economy and rising influence on the international stage.
Málaga
Málaga is one of the most iconic cities in Spain, famous for its beaches, sea cuisine, climate, museums, and international airport. Nestled between the sea and mountains, it offers stunning landscapes and a vibrant cultural life.
Known for “Semana Santa” and international big events, it reflects the energy and diversity of the country. Málaga is a city of life, history, and openness — an ideal setting for an international event.
University of Málaga
The University of Malaga is a public and modern institution founded in 1972, it has over 35000 students and approximately 2700 faculty members.
For the 2025/26 academic year it offers 77 Bachelor´s and Double Bachelor´s degrees, 86 Master´s and Double Master´s degrees, 28 Doctoral programs, and university specific qualifications.
Teaching is delivered across 19 centers by faculty members belonging 71 departments.